topic Re: Doorbell Alert in Arlo Video Doorbell Wire-Free

Doorbell Alert question

TJC14 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:44:33 GMT

When my door bell button is pushed I would like a text or push notification that says someone is at the front door. I do not want a phone call. Is there a way to do this?

Re: Doorbell Alert

jguerdat — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:05:56 GMT

That would be a function of recordings. When your modes have rules for the doorbell, be sure to enable push notifications. That way you can enable Silent Mode in the doorbell settings.

Re: Doorbell Alert

StephenB — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:13:35 GMT

@jguerdat wrote:

That would be a function of recordings.

Close, but not exactly the same. FWIW, it would be nice to be able to get a push notification when the doorbell is pressed, even if the system is not recording.

Re: Doorbell Alert

jguerdat — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:20:30 GMT

My point was simply to use the existing capabilities rather than waiting for a possible enhancement.

Re: Doorbell Alert

StephenB — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:32:36 GMT

@jguerdat wrote:

My point was simply to use the existing capabilities rather than waiting for a possible enhancement.

I agree it's a useful workaround.

But I'd still like to see an option to get a push notification instead of (or in addition to) a phone call.